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From hugs to food to tattoos: Debunking 16 dangerous myths about HIV

From casual contact and mosquito bites to tattoos, pregnancy, PrEP, and treatment, specialists debunk the misconceptions that fuel stigma and delay diagnosis

Updated On: 05 Dec 2025 | 8:03 AM IST

Breakout stocks: Analyst recommends IMFA, LTIMindtree, Coforge; check TP

IMFA, LTIMindtree and Coforge among breakout buys recommended by Kunal Kamble of Bonanza on strong momentum and volume signals

Updated On: 05 Dec 2025 | 7:47 AM IST

Stocks to Watch today, Dec 5: IndiGo, banks, auto, ITC Hotels, Adani Ent

Stocks to Watch, Friday, Dec 5: Rate sensitive stocks, RailTel, Samvardhana Motherson, IndusInd Bank, Deepak Nitrite, and Tata Power are some other stocks to watch today

Updated On: 05 Dec 2025 | 7:33 AM IST

Investors unlikely to make much money in India next year: Marc Faber

Investors should diversify, as we don't know what the world will look like in five years. Markets valuations are sky-high, but the economic reality for ordinary people is not good, Faber said.

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 11:31 PM IST

Gold price forecast 2026: WGC sees up to 30% rise amid flight to safety

On the downside, gold prices, WGC said, can slip 5 per cent to 20 per cent in CY26. For that to happen, Donald Trump's policies need to succeed, resulting in stronger-than-expected growth.

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 11:23 PM IST

IndiGo warns of more cancellations, full operations restored only by Feb 10

IndiGo told the DGCA that flight disruptions may continue as the airline grapples with planning gaps and pilot shortages linked to FDTL rules. It will cut flights from December 8 to stabilise ops

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 10:48 PM IST

Govt denies report of new $2-billion India-Russia nuclear submarine lease

The deal comes after nearly 10 years of negotiations and ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's two-day visit to New Delhi

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 6:03 PM IST

Stock Market close: Sensex, Nifty snap 4-day losing streak; IT shares outperform; VIX down 4%

Sensex today | Stock Market close, Thursday, Dec 4: The Nifty MidCap index rose 0.30 per cent, while the Nifty SmallCap gained 0.1 per cent

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 3:45 PM IST

Are you the eldest daughter? A psychologist explains why it feels heavy

As 'eldest daughter syndrome' trends online, psychologists unpack the real dynamics behind it, from early caregiving and perfectionism to burnout, guilt and people-pleasing

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 2:06 PM IST

Nifty IT index hits over 4-month high; rallies 9% in one month

In the past one month, TCS, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HCL Technologies, LTIMindtree, Persistent Systems and L&T Technology Services have rallied between 9 per cent and 15 per cent.

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 12:24 PM IST

IndiGo cancels 175 flights as pilot shortage crisis enters third day

The crisis is a major setback for the two-decade-old airline that built its reputation on being punctual, coining the tagline "IndiGo Standard Time" when it shut plane gates well before departure time

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 12:03 PM IST

Why we keep smoking despite knowing the damage it does to our health

Smoking is not just a bad habit, doctors say; it is nicotine, stress relief, routine and brain conditioning working together, which is why quitting can feel far harder than it looks

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 11:49 AM IST

Meesho IPO booked 3x on strong demand; should you bid too? Analysts weigh

Analysts highlight Meesho's zero-commission, asset-light business model, coupled with its multi-sided marketplace and logistics network

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 11:42 AM IST

Fitch ups India's FY26 GDP growth forecast to 7.4% on GST reforms

Fitch Ratings on Thursday raised India's GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal to 7.4 per cent, from 6.9 per cent, on increased consumer spending and improved sentiment boosted by GST reforms. It said falling inflation gives the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) room for one more policy rate cut in December to 5.25 per cent, following 100 bp of cuts in 2025 so far. Fitch said GDP growth accelerated further in the July-September quarter to 8.2 per cent, from 7.8 per cent in the April-June quarter. "Growth will ease over the remainder of the financial year 2025-26 (to end-March), but we have raised our full-year growth forecast to 7.4 per cent, from 6.9 per cent in September," Fitch said in its Global Economic Outlook report for December. Private consumer spending is the main driver of growth this year, supported by strong real income dynamics, increased consumer sentiment, and the impact of recently implemented goods and services tax (GST) reforms. Effective September 22, GST on abo

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 11:38 AM IST

Russian President Putin to arrive in India today: Time and full schedule

During his two-day visit, the Russian President will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on global and regional issues of mutual interest

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 11:25 AM IST

JSW Steel JV with JFE to unlock value, help deleveraging, say analysts

Emkay Global Financial Services values BPSL at ₹53,000 crore or 11.8x on FY27E, with EV/Ebitda, well above its prior internal estimate of ₹40,500 crore

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 11:19 AM IST

Bill Gates warns child deaths may rise after Trump-era funding cuts

More than 200,000 additional children under 5 are expected to die this year, according to modeling in the Gates Foundation's annual Goalkeepers report

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 11:09 AM IST

Vedanta rallies 10% in 8 days, hits new high; what's driving metal stock?

Vedanta stock has outperformed the market by surging 24% in the last six months. The company's portfolio of resources business provides advantages of scale, diversification and strong balance sheet.

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 10:59 AM IST

New H-1B rules unlikely to impact large Indian IT firms, says Nasscom head

Nasscom President Rajesh Nambiar says recent US H-1B visa changes will have little effect on large Indian IT firms, as companies have already boosted local hiring and are preparing for new rules

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 10:50 AM IST

Apple releases hypertension notifications to eligible Watch models in India

Apple has released hypertension notifications for eligible Watch models in India, using 30-day pattern detection through the optical heart sensor on select devices running watchOS 26

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 10:31 AM IST

This $48.7 billion in AUM fund manager bets on Indian equities for 2026

After a cyclical slowdown in 2025, wrote Gustavo Medeiros, head of research at Ashmore Group in a 2026 market outlook report, macroeconomic indicators in India are looking increasingly positive.

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 10:02 AM IST

IndiGo flight cancellations: Airline stock drops 3%, hits 5-month low

IndiGo stock was quoting lower for the fifth straight day, falling 9 per cent during the period and trading at its lowest level since June 23, 2025.

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 9:59 AM IST

PM Modi to host private dinner for Russian President Vladimir Putin today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host a private dinner for Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, hours after he lands in Delhi to expand overall bilateral strategic and economic partnership against the backdrop of frosty ties between India and the US. Boosting defence ties, insulating India-Russia trade from external pressure and exploring cooperation in small modular reactors are set to be the focus of the summit meeting between Modi and Putin on Friday that is expected to be closely watched by Western capitals. Following the 23rd India-Russia summit, the two sides are expected to seal several agreements, including in areas of trade. As the Russian leader is visiting India amid renewed American push to end the war in Ukraine, the issue is likely to figure prominently at the summit. The Russian president is likely to arrive in New Delhi at around 4:30 pm on Thursday, and hours later, Modi will host him for a private dinner in reciprocation of a similar gesture extended to

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 9:40 AM IST

Kartik Aaryan's family on buying spree-New ₹11 cr office bought in Mumbai

Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan's family has added another big-ticket commercial asset to its growing real estate portfolio, with his parents purchasing an office unit worth ₹10.83 crore in Ville Parle

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 8:38 AM IST

Rupee to rise from record lows, US trade deal key for recovery: Poll

US President Donald Trump's punitive 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods has soured sentiment among foreign investors, who have sold around $17 billion of Indian equities so far this year

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 8:04 AM IST

Deadly floods across Asia cause $20 bn losses, show growing climate risks

Scientists have pointed to the aggravating impact of climate change on flooding, along with factors including deforestation, failures in flood defences and a lack of disaster resilience funds

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 7:51 AM IST

Apple's top design executive Alan Dye poached by Meta in major coup

The move represents a seismic shift in Silicon Valley and shows that Meta is committed to becoming a name-brand maker of hardware devices

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 7:33 AM IST

Shipping rates surge 467% on conflicts, sanctions, supply disruptions

Vessels are spending more time at sea transporting cargo, contributing to the spike, and several shipping executives expect tightness in the broader market to continue

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 7:32 AM IST

Rupee at record low, MPC caution drag Nifty; check strategy, stock picks

Sentiment was dampened by a weakening rupee, which hit a record low of 90.13 against the dollar, heightening concerns around import costs and triggering FII outflows

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 7:30 AM IST

Railways gave 508K jobs in 11 years; hiring on for 120K posts: Vaishnaw

There were 411,000 recruitments in the Indian Railways during the period from 2004-2005 to 2013-and 508,000 between 2014-2015 and 2024-2025

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 7:06 AM IST

Stocks to Watch today: RIL, IEX, Cipla, JSW Steel, IndiGo, RailTel Corp

Stocks to Watch Today, December 4, 2025: Infosys, Pine Labs, ONGC, Bank of Maharashtra, Tata Capital, Lemon Tree Hotels, Vintage Coffee are among the top stocks to watch today

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 7:02 AM IST

IITs' push to broaden job profiles pays dividends with diverse offers

Hedge funds and trading firms outpace start-ups in placement drives

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 12:09 AM IST

We should look at FDI from China with safeguards: CII President Memani

Memani said the government should fast-track disinvestment of public sector units and use this capital for some large transformational projects

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 12:04 AM IST

Putin visit: Russia seeks stronger civil nuclear partnership with India

The two leaders will review the entire range of the multifaceted defence relations, including military and military technical cooperation

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 12:01 AM IST

PwC India sees ₹1.1 trillion shortfall in net tax collections in FY26

Following this uptick, PwC expects growth to moderate to 7 per cent in the second half, putting full-year expansion at 7.5-8 per cent

Updated On: 03 Dec 2025 | 11:58 PM IST

Indian refiners to issue second tender to secure four more US LPG cargoes

Indian refiners will also issue some spot tenders for purchase of US LPG for deliveries early next year, the sources said. Details are not yet available

Updated On: 03 Dec 2025 | 11:47 PM IST

Telcos push OTT platforms to self-verify users, not rely on SIM checks

CAF is a critical regulatory document for compliance, and telecom service providers are audited to ensure its accuracy and integrity. Failure to do so can lead to penalties

Updated On: 03 Dec 2025 | 11:54 PM IST

India must build safer roads, enforce laws with tech, reform licensing

We needs to build safer road networks. Stricter enforcement of road laws is essential, supported by technology such as automated surveillance, e-challaning, speed-detection cameras & AI-based tracking

Updated On: 03 Dec 2025 | 11:04 PM IST

Weaker rupee to help exporters, low inflation means it doesn't pose a risk

In a situation where the balance of payments has turned negative, the currency would be expected to depreciate and act as a stabiliser

Updated On: 03 Dec 2025 | 11:01 PM IST

Sanchar Saathi mandate gone, focus must shift to solutions to fight spam

Facing political heat and tech giant resistance, DoT reverses app mandate; cybersecurity solution needs broader stakeholder consultation

Updated On: 03 Dec 2025 | 10:50 PM IST

Stop blaming Nehru: Real question is why India didn't change course after him

While his policies were flawed, successors deepened socialist model and failed to reform; India's delayed catch-up a collective failure

Updated On: 03 Dec 2025 | 10:45 PM IST

Ducati brings its watch collection to India with Titan, prices from ₹16K

Ducati Watches have launched in India with Titan, priced at Rs 16,000-25,000 across 43 SKUs. Titan aims to scale distribution from 250-300 outlets in four months to 1,000 outlets in 18 months

Updated On: 03 Dec 2025 | 8:43 PM IST

Stock Market close: Sensex flat, Nifty at 25,986; PSB index falls 3%, IT supports

Sensex Today | Stock Market close, December 03, 2025: In the broader markets, Nifty MidCap and Nifty SmallCap, fell 0.98 per cent and 0.71 per cent, respectively.

Updated On: 03 Dec 2025 | 3:49 PM IST

Inconsistent solutions: Recent telecom directives must be reconsidered

This would in effect install in every smartphone a backdoor, which could be a threat to privacy and security

Updated On: 03 Dec 2025 | 3:33 PM IST

Midcaps to outperform large, smallcaps in 2026: Nilesh Shah, Kotak AMC

After a stellar run in 2025, gold and silver, Shah said, should continue to see upside in the year ahead, aided by sustained central bank buying

Updated On: 03 Dec 2025 | 1:46 PM IST

A defence link that lasts: India-Russia summit to test future ties

Summit may address missile buys, fighter jet co-production despite supply delays and India's diversification push

Updated On: 02 Dec 2025 | 10:58 PM IST

Claims vs reality: Dust doesn't settle on Mumbai's clean-air drive

- On paper, machines are deployed daily but residents, workers and vendors say dust still hangs heavy in the air

Updated On: 02 Dec 2025 | 10:52 PM IST

Winter is calling: Indian travellers chase the chill to ring in New Year

Demand for bus and flight routes to Srinagar, Dehradun, Manali up on-year amid rising air and hotel fares for beach destinations

Updated On: 02 Dec 2025 | 10:47 PM IST

Big banks, or more agile banks? Sector ripe for disruption amid tech shift

As data, payments, and deposits shift to tech giants, regulators must rethink corporate ownership and competitive rules

Updated On: 02 Dec 2025 | 10:45 PM IST